The discussion revolves around the ionization of gases and the conditions under which they can be transformed into plasma. Participants explore the definitions of ionization, the states of matter, and the possibility of gases having solid and liquid forms.
Participants generally agree that gases can be ionized to form plasma, but there is no consensus on whether every gas can be converted into liquid and solid forms. The discussion remains unresolved regarding specific gases like carbon and the conditions required for their phase changes.
Some claims about the states of matter and ionization processes depend on specific conditions and definitions that are not fully explored in the discussion. There are also unresolved questions about the behavior of certain gases under varying pressures and temperatures.
Thank you so much. So just to clarify you do get plasma by ionizing gas. Do you ionize something by super heating it? Thank you so much!Khashishi said:Yes, any gas can be turned into a plasma. Ionize means to break apart some or all electrons from the nucleus of an atom or molecule. Of course, if you fully ionize a molecule by taking away all the electrons, it will cease to be a molecule since there's nothing holding the elements together. A plasma is a fluid made up of ions.
There are many more than four states of matter. But the basic ones are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
Thank you, are there solid and liquid forms for all gasses too for example is there a liquid form for carbon?Khashishi said:That is one way to ionize something. You can also use high voltage or ionizing radiation. It is easier to form a plasma at low densities, since there is less recombination between the electrons and positive ions.
Dakota said:Thank you, are there solid and liquid forms for all gasses too for example is there a liquid form for carbon?
Thank you but I didn't really understand. Can you explain for a amateur to understand?Kevin McHugh said:A gas will condense to form a liquid and vice versa, a liquid evaporates to form a gas. There is a triple point where you can have all three in equilibrium; solid, liquid and gas. Some solids do not melt to form a liquid, but will sublime to form a gas.